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The Black Cauldron

The Black Cauldron

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The Black Cauldron
1985 1h 20m6.4

The Black Cauldron

“Hidden by darkness. Guarded by witches. Discovered by a boy. Stolen by a king. Whoever owns it will rule the world. Or destroy it.”

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Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers.

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DirectorRichard Rich
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 24, 1985
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 20m
Budget$25M
Revenue$21M
Loss$4M
Rating⭐ 6.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.3 / 10
Votes1,420
GenresAnimation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
StudioSilver Screen Partners II, Walt Disney Pictures

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Cast

Grant Bardsley

Grant Bardsley

Taran (voice)

Susan Sheridan

Susan Sheridan

Eilonwy (voice)

John Byner

John Byner

Gurgi / Doli (voice)

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Fflewddur Fflam (voice)

John Hurt

John Hurt

The Horned King (voice)

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Dallben (voice)

Phil Fondacaro

Phil Fondacaro

Creeper / Henchman (voice)

Arthur Malet

Arthur Malet

King Eidilleg (voice)

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Lindsay Rich

Fairfolk (voice)

Brandon Call

Brandon Call

Fairfolk (voice)

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Gregory Levinson

Fairfolk (voice)

Eda Reiss Merin

Eda Reiss Merin

Orddu (voice)

Adele Malis-Morey

Adele Malis-Morey

Orwen (voice)

Billie Hayes

Billie Hayes

Orgoch (voice)

Peter Renaday

Peter Renaday

Henchman (voice)

James Almanzar

James Almanzar

Henchman (voice)

John Huston

John Huston

Narrator (voice)

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Phil Nibbelink

Henchmen (voice)

Wayne Allwine

Wayne Allwine

Henchmen (voice)

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Jack Laing

Henchmen (voice)

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Steve Hale

Henchmen (voice)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Black Cauldron

Where can I watch The Black Cauldron?

The Black Cauldron (1985) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Black Cauldron about?

Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The...

Who directed The Black Cauldron?

The Black Cauldron (1985) was directed by Richard Rich. The film is a Animation, Adventure production with a runtime of 1h 20m, rated 6.4/10.

How long is The Black Cauldron?

The Black Cauldron runs 1h 20m (80 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.4/10 from 1,420 votes. Genre: Animation, Adventure.

Is The Black Cauldron worth watching?

The Black Cauldron is rated 6.4/10 by 1,420 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Animation and Adventure fans.